Eco-efficiency: The Business Link to Sustainable DevelopmentThis book outlines the principles of eco-efficiency and presents case studies of their application from a number of international companies, including 3M and the Dow Chemical Company. The term "eco-efficiency" describes business activities that create economic value while reducing ecological impact and resource use. This book outlines the principles of eco-efficiency and presents case studies of their application from a number of international companies, including 3M and the Dow Chemical Company. It also discusses the value of partnerships--with other companies, business associations, communities, regulators, and environmental and other nongovernmental groups. In the conclusion, the authors argue that business must become more eco-efficient and that governments need to change the conditions under which business operates, including tax and regulatory regimes, to make them more conducive to eco-efficiency. |
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eco efficiency the business link to sustain development
Great reading. I kept telling myself that this book is written in 2000 and yet its implications still true in today's environment. It's not even scratched the surface yet. This book should be a required reading for MBA students, managers and others who have a great interest in sustainability.
Contents
Ecoefficiency and Sustainable Development | 1 |
Ecoefficiency and the Bottom Line | 23 |
Defining and Measuring Ecoefficiency | 47 |
Becoming Ecoefficient | 91 |
Partnership for Ecoefficiency | 135 |
Case Studies | 169 |
A Leadership Role for Business | 233 |
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Walking the Talk: The Business Case for Sustainable Development Charles O. Holliday,Stephan Schmidheiny,Philip Watts No preview available - 2002 |
Exploring Sustainable Consumption: Environmental Policy and the Social Sciences James Ed. Cohen,Maurie J.. Cohen No preview available - 2001 |